First Custom PC Build - "Valiant"

dudemiseter182 · 2 May 2016 at 03:08

Installing the hard drives.

dudemiseter182 · 2 May 2016 at 03:11

The system booted first time.

dudemiseter182 · 2 May 2016 at 03:13

My new CPU cooler and thermal compound arrived today, I shall be removing components and fitting the new cooler tomorrow, so keep a look out for the updated system build. In the mean time here are a few images of the two items.

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Petelock · 2 May 2016 at 09:33

Looking good. No shame in the d3100. I used to use a d3300 until very recently and just upgraded to a d750.

what graphics card do you have in mind for the build? I'm guessing something nice as you went for the 750w psu?

dudemiseter182 · 2 May 2016 at 13:14

Petelock said:
Looking good. No shame in the d3100. I used to use a d3300 until very recently and just upgraded to a d750.

what graphics card do you have in mind for the build? I'm guessing something nice as you went for the 750w psu?

Nice, aren't d750's about a grand? Are you a pro photographer?

I was initially looking at a GTX 970, probably the Asus Strix edition, but after looking at the pricing I think a 970 Superclocked from EVGA might be a better option for the money.

Petelock · 3 May 2016 at 13:36

They're £1400 retail for the body. I picked mine up 2nd hand (only taken 500 shots) for a grand. I'm trying to break into portrait photography as a sideline, hence the investment.

The 970 is a solid card. I used to have the strix offering too. I would go with the EVGA though if I was in the market for a 970. Looking forward to seeing the next update.

dudemiseter182 · 3 May 2016 at 14:16

Nice, how much did you pay for the used d750? (If you don't mind me asking)

Thanks, solid advice. Hopefully more updates will be coming soon

Petelock · 3 May 2016 at 18:47

I paid £999.95 off London camera exchange. Totally happy with the decision.

dudemiseter182 · 3 May 2016 at 21:05

Sounds like a great deal.